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MINISCALE PLUS Product Overview
10.2.8 Lubrication
General
Lubrication is a design element and must therefore be defined during the
development phase of a machine or application. If the lubrication isspecified after
design and construction is complete,this is likely to lead to operational difficulties.
A carefully thought out lubrication concept is therefore a sign of a state-of-the-art
and well devised design.
Parameters to be taken into account in selecting the lubricant include:
• Operating conditions (speed, acceleration, stroke, load, installation orientation)
• External influences (temperature, aggressive media or radiation,
contamination, humidity, vacuum, cleanroom)
• Relubrication (Period of time, amount, compatibility)
• Compatibility (with other lubricants, with corrosion protection and with
integrated materials such as plastic)
Technical and economic considerations determine the lubricant used.
The guideways should be kept free of cutting oils or water-soluble coolants as they
thin or wash off the lubricant. In addition, coolants tend to stick when drying out.
Lubricants with solid additives are not suitable.
Additional important information on lubrication is given in chapter 16.3.4.